Ford EcoSport : Official Review

This is a discussion on Ford EcoSport : Official Review within Official New Car Reviews, part of the Team-BHP Reviews category; The On-Road THANE (Maharashtra) for Titanium Diesel is as follows:
Ex-Showroom Thane 8,61,000 (A) RTO 85,490 (B) Insurance 30,306 (C) ...

I'm sure it will leave the Duster 85 PS version in dust. Also, expecting the petrol version to kill the premium hatchbacks and entry level sedans for sure.

I mean, why would any one pay 7 lacs OTR price for a small car when they are getting a mini SUV for that price with good ride height which is much suited for Indian roads and a larger boot space compared to all hatches and most of the sedans?

I saw a TDCI Titanium model at Planet Ford Showroom in Pune. Got a detail brocure as well. SA told me that the Ambiente Petrol is priced at Rs. 5.59 Lacs Ex Showroom and the top model Titanum Petrol is priced at Rs.8.44L Ex Showroom.
Did not like the interior plastc finish which they say Charcoal Black with Grey combi. The interior plastic looks cheap even cheaper than some other small car/Hatches have.
The boot space looks good. Rear Seats are comfortable for 2. In the front AC vent is protruding out in the way of ingress. If you see carefully before entering in - it looks like you have very less space to ingress. Dash plastic also of same quality so looks cheap.
Brochure says Ecoboost has 125 ps @6000rpm and 1.5L Diesel has 91ps@ 3750 as engine output. Torque is Ecoboost - 170@1400-4500rpm and for Diesel it is 204@2000-2750rpm .
Basically Titatinium versions are equipped with all major features which are expected from a good SUV/ Luxury Sedan. Definitely more than Duster . Diesel is priced competitively and now Duster / XUV /Xylo Ertiga will surely feel the heat.
Regards,

Last edited by Ricky_3007 : 26th June 2013 at 15:34.
Reason: Prices are out now

Went for a test drive yesterday of the 1.0 P and 1.5 D versions. Was pleasantly surprised at the nifty nature of the 1 liter engine. Wasn't underpowered and didn't shudder when I let go of the accelerator at about 100 kmph in 3rd gear! Was super happy with the interiors for sure, and the AC in the midday Delhi sun chilled even the rear passengers at a climate control setting of 22 degrees C! What's more, the two rear passengers had more than enough leg room and I'm about 5 feet 8 and a half inches tall with an averagely posed driving position.

If I wasn't so hell bent on getting a massive SUV, this pricing and overall features of the car would've been a deal clincher without a second thought.

Ford what in the world have you done with the pricing of the Ecosport! This is Christmas/Diwali come early folks! Ford has done what other car manufacturers were too conservative to do! Go Ford go!!!

Awesome pricing. Ford has let out a war whoop and landed straight between the segments! Apart from the obvious target (duster), ecosport will take the fight on to both C1 and C2 sedans and premium hatches.
Hope they will be able to meet the demand without absurdly long waiting periods. Cant wait for a TD now..